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2024

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Margaret Sterling Obituary

Margaret L. Sterling

Margaret L. Sterling, 71, of North Baltimore, passed away at her residence Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. She was born in Findlay June 24, 1953, the daughter of the late William and Leah (Byrne) Gerdeman. On September 19, 1969, she married Douglas F. Sterling, who survives in North Baltimore.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Scott (Michelle) Sterling of Monclova; and daughters, Lisa (Greg) Frost of North Baltimore and Molly (Mike) Troendle of Whitehouse; her grandchildren, Jessica (Elliott) Hudson, Andrew (Anne) Sterling, Olivia (Clinton) Ebright, Garrett, Maya, Collin, Lauren and Joshua (Paloma) Rolf; as well as great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Colton, Lauren and baby Ebright coming in May; her brothers, James Gerdeman and Joseph (Lois) Gerdeman, both of North Baltimore; and a sister Mary (Ronald) Stewart of North Baltimore; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Gerdeman of North Baltimore.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, William "Bunk" Gerdeman; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Gerdeman.

Margie was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore, and formerly worked at Gerdeman Insurance Agency. She cherished spending time with her big, loving family. Margie enjoyed family vacations, the beach, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends at her winter home in Naples, Florida.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore, Ohio, with the Rev. Art Niewiadomski officiating. Burial will follow at New Maple Wood Cemetery, North Baltimore

Memorial contributions may be directed towards American Cancer Society, Armes Family Cancer Care Center, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com. SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore assisted the family with arrangements.

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Published by The Courier on Nov. 4, 2024.

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Gary and Ruth Solarik

November 9, 2024

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November 6, 2024

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November 3, 2024

I remember meeting this vivacious, spirited girl in school! She was so spunky.

Ned and Theresa Slaughterbeck

November 2, 2024

May the love of family and friends help all through her passing. Margie will be remembered for the beautiful person she was.

Tim Archer Sr.

November 2, 2024

We were neighbors of her family for a few years, and they were good neighbors. Margie was so full of life and she loved to laugh. I send my deepest condolences to all her family. She will be missed by so many people. Tim Archer Sr.

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9

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

North Baltimore, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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